Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-07-30
THE COMING FAIR.
The Prospect Bright for Big
Three Days Jubilee.

The Prospect Bright for Big
Three Days Jubilee.
The directors Of the agricultural asso-
citation have elected w. a. Hamilton as
treasurer, and Mr.. Hamilton will re-
ceipt to all stockholders upon tho pay
ment oftheir assessment. The secretary
Of the association mado trip to Iari-
the interest of tho coming fair. He met
a large number Of persons from various
parts OF the Red River valley who prom
ise to be with us Sept. - and 30 and Oct.
l. Inquiries are being made by several
OF the gentlemen who exhibited at last
seasons show and stall room is already
being engaged for the coming fair.
Farmers should set aside samples OF
their products for exhibition. Samples
of tho entire list of vegetables and grains
raised in this region ought to he oXhibi-
ted. The association proposes I" pay
cash premiums for such exhibits. 1t
would lie tho proper thing for one ofour
merchants to offer Il premium, in aadi-
ton to the ASSOCIATION premium, for the
best butter; another merchant for the
best cheese; another for the finest po-
tatocs, and so on through the whole list
of products. a little help in this line
will greatly ala the association and add
to tho interest Of the fair. This splendid
opportunity to bring the people together
| and have Il sort of exchange OF views and
experiences should not be missed. 1t is
almost beyond belief that there is Il
single citizen who cannot afford to give
| a little of his time and energy toward
max ing the fair Il success. or that there
Is any person throughout the length and
bredth of this splendid region who
would say word to discourage those
who are willing to help. Tho directors
are doing everything in their power to
make the fair perfect in all ITS depart
ments, and il there are any kickers in
tho community the association will offer
handsome premium for the fellow who
can kick the highest. There will be Il
special department for those who 'sct
| back in the harness. and Jameson, tho
harness maker, will be employed to
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the fellow who 'sets back" the hardest.
This is the only prize exhibit that wont
get any cash.
The I4arimorc, LAX ota aud Tottcn base
ball clubs are coming; the Fargo, Crook
ston, Grand Forks, I.arimore, Cando and
Park River crack shots are coming; the
Red River circuit horses are coming
the Benson, Minn., Grand Forks, Lari-
more and Mouse River thoroughbred
stock are coming; all the people inter
estcd in the above attractions are COM
, ing; our fellow citizens throughout tho
escaped hail and droutll; they will bc
! | through with their cutting and thresl.
J ing the crop is good and everybody
will be glad to see everybody else ex'
cept the fellows who are never glad tt
see anybody, and the association will
, | even pay premium on all exhibits o.
| this class. 1t will be a gala time for all
, | and the citizens of Devils Lake wlllspart
, no pains to make it pleasant for every
body. In the language Of the poet, ''Le
= her 20, Gallagher.
SPECIAL PREMIUM.
3 The business men of this city arc move
| slow to recognize that this is n farming
community, and when an opportunity
offers to show their appreciation of thi
fact, you will always find them on th'
alert. The following special premium
1 are offered for the prize products to b.
, exhibited at the coming fair. Thes
r premiums are cash, and will be paid t.
those who receive first premium certifi
9 Gates from the agricultural association
Q The association will also offer first, sec
It ond and third premiums on the sam
}. articles.
s Stoughton & Chamberlin will pay
cash for the bushel of potatoes whic
s takes first premium at the coming fail
It Schmit Bros & Bowman, s. for the bes
: one gallon jar of butter.
< South e. Kelly, s. for the best five
10 pound roll of butter.
n Geo. Clapp, s. for the best cheese.
Merchants National Bank, s. for til
best bushel of turnips.
Weiermuller Bros, 100 pounds of Glor
m flour for the best bushel Of wheat.
,g Joe Davenport, 8 for the best fi>
Of pumpkins.
in A. 6. Requa, SO for the best and large
ct pair of buffalo horns; also - for the be
IN half bushel Of sweet corn; also g for tt
ed best half bushel of field corn.
Mettler e. Fox, s. for the best fattt
pig under four months of age.
Lee Bros, s. for the best and large
s. head of cabbage.
IL Hope Bros, s. for the best bushel
lg onions.
to r. s. Thompson, 50 for the best loaf
Sc bread.
! Ed. I. p. S;taede, 50 for the best she